By Heather SkylerA sea turtle strangled by a discarded plastic six-pack ring. A pelican smothered in a plastic bag. These are just two of the types of tragedies caused by the enormous amount of plastic found in our…

By Mike WootenA University of Georgia researcher has been awarded a prestigious junior faculty grant from Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU).Rawad Saleh, an assistant professor in the UGA College of Engineering, received the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty…

Whether they call it a “barbecue” or a “cookout,” Americans love backyard cooking. Grilling steaks, hamburgers—even veggie burgers—on a warm summer evening has become such a part of our culture that nearly…

By Leah MossThe Rocky Branch Elementary Schoolcafeteria will soon be less noisy, thanks to students from the University of Georgia.In the coming weeks, students in the College of Engineering will install sound-absorbing panels they created…

By James HatawaySeniors design solutions for groups around the state, nation.From a virtual reality system allowing pediatricians at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to practice delicate medical procedures to the construction of a new pedestrian bridge…